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- No. 32: State of Southeast Asia Survey
- No. 33: Sharon Seah, Senior Fellow
- No. 37: State of Southeast Asia Survey
Brunei | Cambodia | Indonesia | Laos | Malaysia | Myanmar | Philippines | Singapore | Thailand | Timor-Leste | Vietnam | ASEAN / Southeast Asia | Asia Pacific | East / South China Sea | Climate Change/Environment | Others
Cambodia
1. Cambodian Fishermen Pull Endangered Giant Stingray From Mekong River
Sebastian Strangio
Diplomat, 12 May 2022
2. Cambodian CSOs: constraints and opportunities in local governance
Len Ang
New Mandala, 12 May 2022
3. Is Cambodia’s Government Ready to Tackle the Problems in Its Microfinance Sector?
Molika Heng is a junior research fellow at the Future Forum, an independent Cambodia-based public policy think tank.
Diplomat, 11 May 2022
Indonesia
4. A flash in the pan? Indonesia’s palm oil export ban
Johannes Nugroho
Interpreter, 12 May 2022
5. Jokowi’s governing algorithm, a playbook for the next president
Adi Abidin, a research fellow at Populi Center, and Charine Pakpahan are consultants at Indovibrant Strategic Advisory.
Jakarta Post, 12 May 2022
6. Pilpres 2024, Ganjar Paling Diuntungkan Jika Anies dan Prabowo Maju [2024 presidential elections: Ganjar benefits most if Anies and Prabowo progress]
Republika, 12 May 2022
7. High likelihood of Indonesia achieving 5.2-pct growth target: Indef
Antara, 11 May 2022
8. Behind closed curtains: House interior project arouses suspicion
Yvette Tanamal
Jakarta Post, 11 May 2022
9. Indonesia’s presidential hopefuls seize Hari Raya momentum for political hobnobbing
Linda Yulisman
Straits Times, 11 May 2022
Malaysia
10. My Say: Why tax governance is now a business imperative
Farah Rosley
Edge Markets, 12 May 2022
11. Ewon eyeing Upko presidency in party polls
Willie Jude
Free Malaysia Today, 12 May 2022
12. If Najib returns, it will be because of Harapan’s incompetence
S Thayaparan
Malaysiakini, 12 May 2022
13. Anwar, Najib face off on Thursday in debate on ailing government-linked firm ahead of expected election
Hazlin Hassan
Straits Times, 12 May 2022
14. Satukan semula parti Melayu, Islam [Unite Malay Muslim parties again]
Mohd Nasaruddin Parzi
Berita Harian (Malaysia), 11 May 2022
15. PKR never discussed big tent idea, says Saifuddin
Mohd Farhan Darwis
Malaysian Insight, 11 May 2022
16. PAS wants both PN and MN
Ahmad Mukhsein Mukhtar
New Straits Times, 11 May 2022
17. Rafizi-Saifuddin Debate: PH needs to sway 5-10 pct of fence sitters, keep hardcore supporters to come out tops
Veena Babulal
New Straits Times, 11 May 2022
18. Sabah’s 40% special grant cannot be displaced by mere political agreement, says constitutional expert
MUGUNTAN VANAR
Star, 11 May 2022
Myanmar
19. Myanmar Activists Lobby US to Sanction Regime’s Oil and Gas Sector
Irrawaddy, 11 May 2022
20. Myanmar Junta’s Awards for Ethnic Leaders Seen as Bid to Sell Peace Talks
Irrawaddy, 11 May 2022
21. Conflict seen escalating in Myanmar on anniversary of PDF
Radio Free Asia, 11 May 2022
Philippines
22. Commentary: Would Marcos Jr’s legacy be different from his father’s?
Jeff Bansigan
Channel News Asia, 12 May 2022
23. 菲大选并非社交媒体说了算 [Philippine elections are not determined by social media]
代帆是暨南大学国际关系学院副院长
Huanqiu 环球网, 12 May 2022
24. Economic agenda to allay fears
Philippine Daily Inquirer, 12 May 2022
25. PH gets better political risk rating, but 2022 growth still in doubt
Ben O. de Vera, Ronnel W. Domingo
Philippine Daily Inquirer, 12 May 2022
26. Robredo: Elections just start of bigger battle
Janvic Mateo
Philstar Global, 12 May 2022
27. Philippines breaks out in jeers and tears as some Robredo fans ‘draw the line’ after Marcos win
Raissa Robles
South China Morning Post, 12 May 2022
28. Bongbong Marcos reveals plans for Philippines after landslide election win
Pichayada Promchertchoo
Channel News Asia, 11 May 2022
29. No Honeymoon for the Marcos Presidency?
Mong Palatino
Diplomat, 11 May 2022
Thailand
30. It’s a slow recovery ahead
Aekarach Sattaburuth
Bangkok Post, 12 May 2022
Vietnam
31. PM stresses sincerity, trust and responsibility for better world at US centre
VietNamNet, 12 May 2022
ASEAN/Southeast Asia
32. 美国之音分析: 为免在中美之间选边站 亚细安借助欧日等力量平衡势力 [VOA analysis: In order to avoid choosing sides between China and the United States, ASEAN relies on Europe, Japan and other forces to balance power]
Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报, 12 May 2022
33. Herds of elephants in the room at the ASEAN – US Summit
Sharon Seah, ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute
East Asia Forum, 11 May 2022
34. ASEAN’s Plan to Deliver Aid to Myanmar via Junta Condemned
Irrawaddy, 11 May 2022
35. Malaysian FM: ASEAN’s Myanmar envoy welcomes informal talks with NUG, NUCC
Radio Free Asia, 11 May 2022
36. US-ASEAN summit’s symbolism is its big message, analysts say
Radio Free Asia, 11 May 2022
37. 美国-东盟峰会在即 中国要担心吗？[US-ASEAN Summit – Should China be concerned?]
Radio Free Asia, 11 May 2022
Asia Pacific
38. Vietnam leader interested in Biden economic framework, but needs to study details
Reuters, 12 May 2022
East / South China Sea
39. South China Sea: Common home and shared future
Lei Xiaolu is an associate professor at the China Institute of Boundary and Ocean Studies, Wuhan University.
Jakarta Post, 12 May 2022
Climate Change/Environment
40. Heed warning signs on climate as heat rises
Ravi Velloor
Straits Times, 12 May 2022
41. German special envoy for climate action visits Indonesia
Antara, 11 May 2022
Others
Media, Techonology and Society
42. Data for Good at Meta Report: Indonesia
[A 10-page PDF document]
Noory Okthariza and M. Habib Abiyan Dzakwan
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) (Indonesia), 10 May 2022
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